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#12. Jay-Z, The Blueprint (2001)

Favorite song: "Song Cry"Soulja Boy: “It felt like something that was art. It was creative. It had an architectural feel to it. ’Cause it was like The Blueprint. Niggas get deep and read between the lines. It wasn't like I'm listening to an album just bumpin‘ it in the park. This nigga got a concept that's well thought-out. Jay Z’s a beast.”